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Fifty years ago, WPSU-TV went on the air for the first time. Students and teachers who turned on their televisions for the initial broadcast watched “Saludos Amigos,” an introductory Spanish class aimed at schoolchildren across central Pennsylvania.

Potential alternatives to a traditional college or university and the various pathways to a specialized education will be discussed during the next episode of WPSU-TV’s “Conversations LIVE” at 8 p.m. on Feb. 26.

Eric Barron’s position as Penn State president carries with it multiple responsibilities. His life is composed of meetings, interviews and appointments, all with the aim of, in his words, “making a great University even greater.” His talk show, “Higher Education In Focus,” also fits into his overall mission of making himself available for conversations important not just to Penn State, but to universities nationwide.

Fans of the popular PBS show “Downton Abbey” will transport themselves back to 1920s England during the 23rd annual WPSU-TV Connoisseur’s Dinner and Auction at the Nittany Lion Inn on Saturday, Feb. 7.

The United States produces enough electricity through wind energy to power nearly 16 million homes annually and generates more wind power than any other country except China, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Essence of Joy, one of Penn State’s student choral ensembles, has helped usher in the winter holiday season at WPSU-FM’s Winterfest for the past three years, and the 2014 edition will be no exception as the holiday concert returns to a larger venue.

“Higher Education in Focus,” the monthly WPSU-TV show hosted by Penn State President Eric J. Barron, will air a half-hour later than its original air time tonight (Nov. 20) because of a televised address by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Members of the Penn State Lunar Lion Team will join Penn State President Eric J. Barron and WPSU-TV’s Patty Satalia during the next episode of “Higher Education in Focus” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 on WPSU-TV.

On the next installment of WPSU-TV’s "Conversations LIVE," Dr. Jennifer Toth, Dr. Michael Reed and Shelly Weaver Wike will discuss the symptoms, treatments and prevention of lung cancer. "Conversations LIVE: Lung Cancer" will air at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, on WPSU-TV, WPSU-FM, WQLN-TV in Erie and online at wpsu.org.

Fewer than 200 American Indians call central Pennsylvania home, but thousands have gathered in State College once a year for more than a decade to celebrate and embrace their various cultures, traditions and values. “As Long As We Dance: The New Faces of an Ancient People Traditional American Indian Powwow” will debut at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, on WPSU-TV.

WPSU-TV’s annual family open house, Eventapalooza, will receive a makeover this year as Cat-a-Palooza comes to the WPSU studios in Innovation Park from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12. The free event will feature meet-and-greets with PBS characters Daniel Tiger, Cat in the Hat and Peg+Cat, as well as family-friendly experiments and activities.